Sydney tutor in Creative Writing, English, English Literature, ESL, Essay Writing, Reading

5.0  (4 student reviews)

With degrees from Oxford and over 16 years of teaching experience, I provide English tuition designed to help students achieve top exam results and gain entry to leading universities.

I hold a BA, MA, MSc, MSt, PGCE, and PhD, and have taught in a wide range of academic settings — including Wood Green School (Oxfordshire), His Majesty King Wangchuck’s Royal Academy (Bhutan), and the University of Sydney, where I currently teach and mark undergraduate English Literature essays. I have also examined A-Level English and worked one-on-one with over 200 students across the UK and Australia.

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Two Pathways for Students

1. Work with Me Directly

Highly personalised, top-tier tuition for students aiming for the very highest results.

• In-person (Burwood) or online
• Detailed essay feedback
• Advanced writing development and exam strategy

Due to high demand, I maintain a waiting list of over 20 students, which typically represents a lead time of up to two years. Parents and students are strongly advised to request a place on the waiting list well in advance of key exam years.

Students enrolled in our Years 7–9 group classes receive priority on this waiting list when transitioning into Year 10.

Once allocated a 1:1 private tuition slot, students are expected to attend weekly during school term-time to ensure continuity, progress, and results.

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2. Brocklehurst Academy Tutors

At Brocklehurst Academy, we work with highly experienced and exceptionally qualified English tutors, many of whom hold advanced degrees and have extensive teaching backgrounds. We do not employ recent HSC graduates — our focus is on delivering a consistently high standard of teaching across the Academy.

All tutors are carefully selected and supported through ongoing training and resource development, ensuring that students receive clear, structured, and effective guidance in their reading and writing.

This allows students to benefit from expert teaching and personalised support, even when not working with me directly.

Many students in years 7–9 choose to combine this with my teaching through the Scholar’s Programme, which includes:
• A weekly small-group class taught by me
• A weekly 1:1 lesson with one of our tutors

This offers an ideal balance of high-level instruction, individual attention, and value, and is one of the most effective ways for students to make rapid progress.

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Small Group Classes (Years 7–9)

All small-group classes at Brocklehurst Academy are taught by me personally, ensuring that students benefit directly from my expertise and teaching approach.

• 2-hour weekly lessons (Burwood or online)
• Maximum of 8 students per class
• Focus on:
– Analytical writing
– Essay structure and exam technique
– Advanced vocabulary
– Grammar and punctuation
– Deep literary understanding

These classes build the essential foundation for long-term success in HSC English and provide a clear pathway into more advanced study.

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The Scholar’s Programme

Our Scholar’s Programme combines the best of both worlds:

• 1 × weekly small group class (taught by me)
• 1 × weekly 1:1 lesson with a Brocklehurst Academy tutor

This structured programme offers:
• The depth and rigour of our group curriculum
• Personalised support and targeted feedback in 1:1 sessions
• A more cost-effective package

It is the fastest way to improve, and is strongly recommended for students aiming for top results.

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HSC Expertise

Extensive experience teaching major HSC texts, including:

• George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four
• Arthur Miller, The Crucible
• Shakespeare’s plays (The Merchant of Venice, Richard III, Henry IV Part 1, The Tempest)
• T. S. Eliot, Selected Poems
• Margaret Edson, W;t
• John Keats's poetry and Jane Campion's Bright Star
• Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed

…and many more.

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Proven Results

• ATARs: 99.95 (2024), 99.70 (2023), 99.55 & 99.25 (2022)
• Consistent Band 6 results and top internal rankings
• Scholarships to leading schools (including Sydney Grammar School)
• University offers, including Yale

Every student I have worked with for exam preparation has achieved the results required to progress to their next academic goal.

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Schools Represented

Students at Brocklehurst Academy have come from:

Sydney Grammar School, James Ruse Agricultural High School, North Sydney Boys High School, Sydney Boys High School, Abbotsleigh, Pymble Ladies’ College, Loreto Kirribilli, Knox Grammar School, The King’s School, Ascham, Ravenswood, Kambala, The Scots College, St Aloysius’ College, and more.

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What Sets Us Apart

• University-level expertise in literary analysis
• A proven, structured system for essay writing and analysis
• Detailed, actionable feedback on all work
• Focus on independent thinking (not memorised responses)
• Clear, measurable improvement over time

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Testimonials

“Daniel’s feedback is incredibly detailed… I improved from a 6 to a 7 in IB English and achieved the Subject Prize.”
— Miranda (2026)

“His support helped me gain admission to Yale University.”
— Nick (2026)

“I went from struggling to achieving a Band 6 and a 99+ ATAR.”
— Joseph (2022)

“I achieved a Band 6 and a 99.70 ATAR.”
— Lori (2022)

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Get Started

? Burwood (Sydney) or Online
? www.brocklehurstacademy.com
? english@brocklehurstacademy.com

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Contact

Experience

See above.

Qualifications

PhD English
University of Sydney

MSt English (1700-1830)
University of Oxford

MSc Learning and Teaching
University of Oxford

PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in English
University of Oxford

MA Victorian Literature (Merit)
University of Leeds

BA English (First Class Honours)
Manchester Metropolitan University

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) (UK)

Outstanding Teacher Programme
OLEVI

Rates

Individual lessons for years 7–10 are $150 per hour.
Individual lessons for years 11–12 are $160 per hour.
Group lessons are $55 per hour for weekly, online 2-hour classes. Students will sign up for ten-week term-time courses.

Gender

Male

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Joined Tutor Finder on 03-Jan-2017 (updated profile on 20-Apr-2026)